| RUFUS WAINWRIGHT - 2010 New Zealand tour... |
| Written by Elle Hunt |
| Wednesday, 16 December 2009 11:29 |
 Pavement, Peaches, Camera Obscura, Neko Case, The Books, Them Crooked Vultures, The Dodos, Joanna Newsom, Yo La Tengo, Faith No More, HEALTH, The Prodigy, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Dirty Projectors, The Pixies, The Dead Weather, Old Crow Medicine Show, Wilco, Owl City. We’re not done with 2009 - but already, 2010 is shaping up to be a stellar year for gigs – and... equally, an expensive one. Not being made of money, we’ve got to prioritise! But one concert not to be missed is that of eminent and acclaimed singer-songwriter RUFUS WAINWRIGHT, who is bringing his unique theatrical pop to Auckland, Christchurch, and (as part of the Wellington International Arts Festival) the capital city, in February. Wainwright’s prowess was honed by his musical upbringing: the son of folk singers Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle, and brother to fellow performer (and now, often-collaborator) Martha - he started touring as a pianist and singer within a family band by age 13. During his adolescent years, he developed a love for opera, and came to terms with his homosexuality; both of which would have an enormous influence on shaping his coming music career. Now, Wainwright is known for his theatrical pop. His songs have a dramatic quality, his baritone voice and talent on the guitar and the piano creating a sense of extravagance, and unsurprisingly, they are easily suited to the big and small screens: Wainwright has composed for film, television and theatre. At university, he studied classical and rock piano. His big break as a solo musician was opening for Tori Amos in 2001 and 2002, and later, for Sting and Ben Folds. Wainwright's albums; including ‘Rufus Wainwright’, ‘Poses’, ‘Want One’ and ‘Want Two’, were received positively, although more so by critics - than the general public. Wainwright’s critical acclaim extends beyond his commercial success, in that although he is not a hugely well-known artist, he is regarded as a talented and able one. The Herald hailed his sold-out show in Auckland in 2008 as “some enchanted evening”; be sure not to miss out on Wainwright this time around. With his reputation of being a magnificent performer, he’s guaranteed to be worth the ticket price. RUFUS WAINWRIGHT NEW ZEALAND TOUR:
Tuesday 23rd February Civic Theatre, Auckland PHONE: 0800 BUY TICKETS or 09 357 3355 WEB: www.buytickets.co.nz BOX OFFICE: Level 2, Aotea Centre, 50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland (open 9 – 5.30pm weekdays and 10 – 4pm weekends). Thursday 25th February James Hay Theatre, Christchurch Phone 0800 TICKETEK or03 377 8899 WEB: www.ticketek.co.nz Saturday 27 February Wellington International Arts Festival Phone 0800 TICKETEK WEB: http://premier.ticketek.co.nz/Shows/Show.aspx?sh=RUFUSWAI10 TICKETS FOR AUCKLAND, CHRISTCHURCH & WELLINGTON SHOWS - ON SALE NOW!  |
